Stipagrostis uniplumis
Stipagrostis uniplumis
- Native to:
- Afghanistan, Angola, Botswana, Cape Verde, Caprivi Strip, Chad, DR Congo, Egypt, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, India, Iran, Kenya, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Namibia, Niger, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Somalia, South Africa, Sudan-South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Yemen, Zimbabwe
Heering, W. (Wilhelm), 1876-1916; Grimme, C. (Clemens),Ragnhild&Neil Crawford (www.flickr.com) from Sweden,Ragnhild&Neil Crawford (www.flickr.com) from Sweden,Tony Rebelo (www.inaturalist.org)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Stipagrostis
- Species:
- Stipagrostis uniplumis
- USDA Symbol:
- STUN2
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 100 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Resprouts vigorously from basal buds following fire; common in fire-prone African savanna and semi-arid grasslands.
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, nutrient-poor, well-drained soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- Common in arid and semi-arid regions
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily with moisture after dry season rains. Light improves germination.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI